Political Parties React To Election Results

Political Parties React To Election Results

Political Parties React To Election Results

Sean Gallup

Angela Merkel (5th from L), German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU), celebrates with other members f her party, including CDU General Secretary Hermann Groehe (R of her) and Minister of Work and Social Issues Ursula von der Leyen (4th from L) at CDU headquarters after initial results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Merkel will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, its partner party in the current government coalition, the German Free Democrats (FDP), failed to gain the 5% necessary to retain seats in the Bundestag and speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Angela Merkel (5th from L), German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU), celebrates with other members f her party, including CDU General Secretary Hermann Groehe (R of her) and Minister of Work and Social Issues Ursula von der Leyen (4th from L) at CDU headquarters after initial results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Merkel will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, its partner party in the current government coalition, the German Free Democrats (FDP), failed to gain the 5% necessary to retain seats in the Bundestag and speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Political Parties React To Election Results

Clemens Bilan

Bernd Lucke, head of the Euro-skeptic political party Alternative fuer Deutschland (AfD), greets his supporters during German federal elections at Alternative fuer Deutschland party headquarters on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether current Chancellor Angela Merkel of the German Christian Democrats (CDU) will remain for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Bernd Lucke, head of the Euro-skeptic political party Alternative fuer Deutschland (AfD), greets his supporters during German federal elections at Alternative fuer Deutschland party headquarters on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether current Chancellor Angela Merkel of the German Christian Democrats (CDU) will remain for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Political Parties React To Election Results

Christian Marquardt

Bernd Lucke (C), head of the Euro-skeptic political party Alternative fuer Deutschland (AfD), Frauke Petry party co-spokeswoman (L) and Konrad Adam (R) party co-spokesman, react to initial exit poll results that give the party 4.9% of the vote in German federal elections at AfD party headquarters on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether current Chancellor Angela Merkel of the German Christian Democrats (CDU) will remain for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Bernd Lucke (C), head of the Euro-skeptic political party Alternative fuer Deutschland (AfD), Frauke Petry party co-spokeswoman (L) and Konrad Adam (R) party co-spokesman, react to initial exit poll results that give the party 4.9% of the vote in German federal elections at AfD party headquarters on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether current Chancellor Angela Merkel of the German Christian Democrats (CDU) will remain for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Political Parties React To Election Results

Christian Marquardt

Beatrix von Storch, candidate from Alternative fuer Deutschland (AfD) reacts to initial exit poll results that give the party 4.8% of the vote in German federal elections at AfD party headquarters on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether current Chancellor Angela Merkel of the German Christian Democrats (CDU) will remain for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Beatrix von Storch, candidate from Alternative fuer Deutschland (AfD) reacts to initial exit poll results that give the party 4.8% of the vote in German federal elections at AfD party headquarters on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether current Chancellor Angela Merkel of the German Christian Democrats (CDU) will remain for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Political Parties React To Election Results

Christian Marquardt

Frauke Petry, cospokeswoman for Alternative fuer Deutschland (AfD) poses during the headquarter party on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether current Chancellor Angela Merkel of the German Christian Democrats (CDU) will remain for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Frauke Petry, cospokeswoman for Alternative fuer Deutschland (AfD) poses during the headquarter party on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether current Chancellor Angela Merkel of the German Christian Democrats (CDU) will remain for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Political Parties React To Election Results

Sean Gallup

Supporters of the German Christian Democrats (CDU) wave German flags as they celebrate after inital election results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is also chairwoman of the CDU, will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Supporters of the German Christian Democrats (CDU) wave German flags as they celebrate after inital election results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Chancellor Angela Merkel, who is also chairwoman of the CDU, will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Political Parties React To Election Results

Alexander Hassenstein

Angela Merkel, German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU), celebrates with supporters at CDU headquarters Konrad-Adenauer-Haus after initial results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Merkel will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, its partner party in the current government coalition, the German Free Democrats (FDP), failed to gain the 5% necessary to retain seats in the Bundestag and speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Angela Merkel, German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU), celebrates with supporters at CDU headquarters Konrad-Adenauer-Haus after initial results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Merkel will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, its partner party in the current government coalition, the German Free Democrats (FDP), failed to gain the 5% necessary to retain seats in the Bundestag and speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Political Parties React To Election Results

Alexander Hassenstein

Angela Merkel, German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU), celebrates with supporters at CDU headquarters Konrad-Adenauer-Haus after initial results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Merkel will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, its partner party in the current government coalition, the German Free Democrats (FDP), failed to gain the 5% necessary to retain seats in the Bundestag and speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Angela Merkel, German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU), celebrates with supporters at CDU headquarters Konrad-Adenauer-Haus after initial results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Merkel will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, its partner party in the current government coalition, the German Free Democrats (FDP), failed to gain the 5% necessary to retain seats in the Bundestag and speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Political Parties React To Election Results

Sean Gallup

Angela Merkel, German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU), is bathed in purplr light as she celebrates with other members f her party at CDU headquarters after initial results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Merkel will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, its partner party in the current government coalition, the German Free Democrats (FDP), failed to gain the 5% necessary to retain seats in the Bundestag and speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Angela Merkel, German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU), is bathed in purplr light as she celebrates with other members f her party at CDU headquarters after initial results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Merkel will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, its partner party in the current government coalition, the German Free Democrats (FDP), failed to gain the 5% necessary to retain seats in the Bundestag and speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Political Parties React To Election Results

Sean Gallup

Angela Merkel (C), German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU), celebrates with leading members of her party, including Minister of Work and Social Issues Ursula von der Leyen (L) and CDU General Secretary Hermann Groehe, at CDU headquarters after initial results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Merkel will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, its partner party in the current government coalition, the German Free Democrats (FDP), failed to gain the 5% necessary to retain seats in the Bundestag and speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Angela Merkel (C), German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU), celebrates with leading members of her party, including Minister of Work and Social Issues Ursula von der Leyen (L) and CDU General Secretary Hermann Groehe, at CDU headquarters after initial results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Merkel will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, its partner party in the current government coalition, the German Free Democrats (FDP), failed to gain the 5% necessary to retain seats in the Bundestag and speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Political Parties React To Election Results

Sean Gallup

Angela Merkel, German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU), gets a hug from Minister of Work and Social Issues Ursula von der Leyen while celebrating with other members of her party, including CDU General Secretary Hermann Groehe (2nd from R), at CDU headquarters after initial results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Merkel will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, its partner party in the current government coalition, the German Free Democrats (FDP), failed to gain the 5% necessary to retain seats in the Bundestag and speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Angela Merkel, German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU), gets a hug from Minister of Work and Social Issues Ursula von der Leyen while celebrating with other members of her party, including CDU General Secretary Hermann Groehe (2nd from R), at CDU headquarters after initial results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Merkel will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, its partner party in the current government coalition, the German Free Democrats (FDP), failed to gain the 5% necessary to retain seats in the Bundestag and speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Political Parties React To Election Results

Sean Gallup

Angela Merkel, German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU), celebrates with other members f her party, including CDU General Secretary Hermann Groehe (gesturing) and Minister of Work and Social Issues Ursula von der Leyen (3rd from L) at CDU headquarters after initial results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Merkel will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, its partner party in the current government coalition, the German Free Democrats (FDP), failed to gain the 5% necessary to retain seats in the Bundestag and speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Angela Merkel, German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU), celebrates with other members f her party, including CDU General Secretary Hermann Groehe (gesturing) and Minister of Work and Social Issues Ursula von der Leyen (3rd from L) at CDU headquarters after initial results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Merkel will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, its partner party in the current government coalition, the German Free Democrats (FDP), failed to gain the 5% necessary to retain seats in the Bundestag and speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Political Parties React To Election Results

Alexander Hassenstein

Angela Merkel, German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU), celebrates with supporters at CDU headquarters Konrad-Adenauer-Haus after initial results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Merkel will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, its partner party in the current government coalition, the German Free Democrats (FDP), failed to gain the 5% necessary to retain seats in the Bundestag and speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Angela Merkel, German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU), celebrates with supporters at CDU headquarters Konrad-Adenauer-Haus after initial results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Merkel will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, its partner party in the current government coalition, the German Free Democrats (FDP), failed to gain the 5% necessary to retain seats in the Bundestag and speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Political Parties React To Election Results

Alexander Hassenstein

Angela Merkel, German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU), celebrates with supporters at CDU headquarters Konrad-Adenauer-Haus after initial results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Merkel will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, its partner party in the current government coalition, the German Free Democrats (FDP), failed to gain the 5% necessary to retain seats in the Bundestag and speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Angela Merkel, German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU), celebrates with supporters at CDU headquarters Konrad-Adenauer-Haus after initial results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Merkel will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, its partner party in the current government coalition, the German Free Democrats (FDP), failed to gain the 5% necessary to retain seats in the Bundestag and speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Political Parties React To Election Results

Alexander Hassenstein

Angela Merkel, German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU), celebrates with supporters at CDU headquarters Konrad-Adenauer-Haus after initial results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Merkel will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, its partner party in the current government coalition, the German Free Democrats (FDP), failed to gain the 5% necessary to retain seats in the Bundestag and speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Angela Merkel, German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU), celebrates with supporters at CDU headquarters Konrad-Adenauer-Haus after initial results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Merkel will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, its partner party in the current government coalition, the German Free Democrats (FDP), failed to gain the 5% necessary to retain seats in the Bundestag and speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government.

Angela Merkel , German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German... News PhotoAngela Merkel,Berlin,Bestof,Capital Letter,Celebration,Chairwoman,Chancellor,Christian Democratic Union,Democracy,Election,Full Length,Germany,Giving,Government,Headquarters,Hermann Groehe,Horizontal,People,Politics,Secretary-General,Topics,Topix,Ursula von der Leyen,VotingPhotographer Sean GallupCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesBERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 22: Angela Merkel (5th from L), German Chancellor and Chairwoman of the German Christian Democrats (CDU), celebrates with other members f her party, including CDU General Secretary Hermann Groehe (R of her) and Minister of Work and Social Issues Ursula von der Leyen (4th from L) at CDU headquarters after initial results give the CDU 42% of the vote in German federal elections on September 22, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is holding federal elections that will determine whether Merkel will remain chancellor for a third term. Though the CDU has a strong lead over the opposition, its partner party in the current government coalition, the German Free Democrats (FDP), failed to gain the 5% necessary to retain seats in the Bundestag and speculations run wide as to what coalition will be viable in coming weeks to create a new government. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)